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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 6, 2001
Items 1 & 2
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above
date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock a.m., with the
following members present:
Jerry Lueck - Mayor
Bill Altman - Mayor Pro Tern
Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors
Linda Ammons -
James Esther, Jr -
Johnny Burns -
Harold Hawkins -
James Berzina - City Manager
Bill Sullivan - City Attorney
Lydia Torres - City Clerk
Mayor called the meeting to order.
Item 2
The following persons made public comments.
David Brock, 1819 Hines, regarding agriculture permit.
Carol Wagner, 1300 Buchanan, regarding reciprocation to City of New York. After the 1979
tornado, the City of New York donated $10,000 to the City of Wichita Falls. Mrs. Wagner suggested
that the City of Wichita Falls reciprocate as an act of solidarity between the City of New York and
City of Wichita Falls as sister communities.
Council directed City Manager to look into the possibilities of reciprocating.
Item 3
Pastor Mike Rucker, Bible Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 4
Mr. Michael Blevins, CAD System Operator, Community Development, was recognized as
employee of the month for the month of November 2001. Mayor presented Mr. Blevins with a
plaque, check, dinner for two, and theater passes.
Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Crime Stoppers for their hard work and
their success in solving crimes. The Certificate was received by Brad Teplicek, Executive
Committee Chair, Sheralyn Bowersock, Randy Martin, Wesley Middleton, Kay Patrick, Keith
Pistocco, Mark Tucker, John Moffet, Steve Shelton, Kelly Maloney, Sgt.-Crime Stoppers; Melvin
Joyner, Officer-Crime Stoppers, Timothy Johnson, Officer-Crime Stoppers, Donna Deatherage,
Secretary-Crime Stoppers.
Mayor proclaimed November 10, 2001 as "Toastmasters International Day". It was noted
that this was the first time this conference was being held in our City. Penny Miller received the
proclamation.
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Item 4 continued
Mayor proclaimed November 6, 2001 as "Gordon Arnold Day" in Wichita Falls. Mr. Arnold
will be carrying the Olympic torch, which will be handed to him by his granddaughter at the
December 12 Olympic torch relay. Mr. Arnold informed that he will turn 85 December 2 and he felt
this was the best birthday present he could receive. He said that it was an honor to represent his
hometown.
Mayor proclaimed the week of November 12-16, 2001 as "Youth Appreciation Week" in
Wichita Falls. Optimist International has created Youth Appreciation Week to recognize
contributions of our youth. Cassie Schultz, President of Downtown Optimist Club, Larry Drennon,
and Councilor Johnny Burns received the proclamation. Mrs. Schultz invited everyone to the
appreciation banquet being held at MPEC on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. 70 youth will be honored
that evening.
Gary Shores, Chair of 4A Board, gave an overview of what the 4A Board has done and how
it was accomplished. Since 1998 they have had a total of 14 projects, which have been funded
through tax dollars; eight were for expansions of existing businesses and six were totally new.
Those 14 expansions or new businesses have created in excess of 1400 jobs at a cost of $2.8
million to the citizens of our community.
Leo Lane, BCI Chair, explained the BCI's role on 4A economic development and the
methods used to attract industry to Wichita Falls. He noted that their mission was to create good
quality jobs.
Tim Chase, BCI President, provided the financial aspect of the 4A projects, their economic
impact on employment, and the return investment.
Item 5
The Minutes of October 16 and October 22 were approved as distributed.
Item 6a-8d
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Mayor requested that Items 7a and 7e be brought down to the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of
items 7a and 7e.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO. 125-2001
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 1999/2000 BUDGET UTILITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BOWLES CONSTRUCTION;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW
Item 7b
Bid was awarded to Four Star Motors in the amount of$54,045.21 for the purchase of three
one-ton cab & chassis.
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Item 7c
Bid was awarded to Wichita Falls Freightliner in the amount of$151,564.00 for the
purchase of two 52,000 GVW truck tractors.
Item 7d
Bid was awarded to Control Technologies, Inc. in the amount of$33,098.00 and Traffic
Signals, Inc. in the amount of$18,199.20 for the purchase of the City's annual requirement of traffic
signal heads and mounting brackets.
Item 8
Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received.
a. Landmark Commission—October 18, 2001
b. Commission on Human Needs—September 17, 2001
c. Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health Board —August 24, 2001
d. Library Advisory Board —October 23, 2001
Item 7a
Moved by Councilor Hawkins to award bid to Village Auto Group in the amount of
$139,504.00 for the purchase of eight%ton pickups.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Mayor wanted to know the make of the pickups. Councilor Hawkins informed that they were
Fords and mentioned that these were good prices.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 7e
Moved by Councilor Altman to award bid through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of$26,336.86 for the purchase of
two Toro Groundsmaster mowers.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Mayor asked if the bids were advertised. Mrs. Peggy Gahaghan informed that they had
gone through the State Contract and she explained the process and how the local vendors are
involved.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9a
ORDINANCE NO. 103-2001
ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACT ACCEPTING SAME; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
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Item 9a continued
Moved by Councilor Altman that Ordinance No. 103-2001 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9b
ORDINANCE NO. 104-2001
ORDINANCE REZONING 506, 508 & 510 VIRGINIA STREET, ALSO BEING LOTS
11, 12 & 13, BLOCK 32, AND THAT PORTION OF ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS
12 & 13, BARWISE & JALONICK ADDITION, FROM SINGLE-FAMILY-2 TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING AND AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW
Moved by Councilor Altman that Ordinance No. 104-2001 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9c
ORDINANCE NO. 105-2001
ORDINANCE REZONING 4001 AND 4003 GOSSETT DRIVE FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO LIMITED
COMMERCIAL ZONING AND AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN FOR THOSE
PROPERTIES; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED
BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 105-2001 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman.
Concern was expressed about traffic backing out onto Call Field Road.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10a
RESOLUTION NO. 126-2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
FROM SIRIUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS OFF THE STATE OF TEXAS QUALIFIED
INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR BID LIST; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
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Item 10a continued
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 126-2001 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10b
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2001
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT FOR A 14 MGD MICRO-FILTRATION MEMBRANE SYSTEM FOR
THE CYPRESS WATER TREATMENT PLANT; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Esther that Resolution No.127-2001 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Council Burns stepped out of Council Chambers.
Item 10c
RESOLUTION NO. 128-2001
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PIPELINE AND PUMPSTATION TO
DELIVER LAKE KEMP WATER TO THE CYPRESS WATER PLANT AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No.128-2001 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 11 a
Moved by Councilor Altman to award bid to Securitex, a sole source, in the amount of
$47,663.55 for the purchase of firefighter turnout clothing.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Councilor Burns returned to Council Chambers.
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Item 12a
Councilor Esther mentioned that additional responsibility will be placed on providing
additional security in our City as a result of the September 11 event. He asked what other
resources we had to assist our Police Department to keep our City safe. Chief Coughlin replied
that they are beginning to receive information on grants that are going to be provided. However,
they are not certain what federal funding will be provided for additional investigation on terrorism.
Councilor Hawkins asked for an update on extended military leave. Mrs. Jan Stricklin
provided information on this and stated that she would bring Council recommendations.
Councilor Hawkins asked about the water pressure on the water line at Iowa Park Road and
U.S. 287. Mr. George Bonnett responded that the pressure was not the same; on U.S. 287 it is the
north pressure point.
Councilor Hawkins suggested putting David Brock's issue on the agenda in order to put an
end to it. Councilor Altman suggested that Councilor Hawkins meet with David Brock to determine
exactly what it was he wanted and clarify what needs to be put on the agenda. The Mayor can
place it on the agenda. Councilor Hawkins will meet with David Brock, the City Manager and the
City Attorney to decide what David Brock wants and what needs to be put on the agenda.
Mayor mentioned that he had scheduled a meeting with David Brock and Barbara Clements
to resolve that issue. City Manager stated that he had cancelled that meeting because it was
inappropriate for the Mayor to call a meeting with one of his staff.
Councilor Williams informed that the lights in front of David Brock's business are security
lights and the property owner is responsible for maintaining them; it is not the City's responsibility.
Councilor Ammons asked about airport security and if it had been cancelled. Mr. Robert
Parker informed that under FAA requirements the 300 ft. restriction has been removed as well as
the licensed security guards, however the National Guard is still there.
Council consensus was to reciprocate to the City of New York in their time of need as they
did to our community during the 1979 tornado. City Manager will look into the possibilities of
reciprocating. Council suggested that this piece of history be put on the District Dialogue between
Mrs. Carol Wagner and Councilor Williams.
Councilor Burns reminded voters that today is Election Day. It is critical and very important
that we get out and vote. He stated that the media had indicated it would be a low voter turn out
and he urged everyone to go vote.
Councilor Altman went over the information provided by Mrs. Carol Wagner regarding
reciprocating to the City of New York. He also mentioned that there were numerous propositions on
the ballot and encouraged voters to review them and vote so that the will of the people is done and
not the will of only a few.
Mayor stated that he wanted to have the David Brock issue on the next Council agenda. He
mentioned the 9`h Street trailer park and expressed concern about the elderly who live there. He
asked if there was anything that the City could do.
Councilor Hawkins commented that if the City stopped service it could become a health
problem.
Councilor Esther noted that they might need an attorney to solve their problem.
City Attorney stated that there was not much the City could do about it. Legal recourse is
an option if they have the funds. Councilor Williams suggested that they might pull the money
together that they have been withholding and use it to get legal recourse. They need to unite to
force the property owner to do something.
Item 12b
City Manager informed that there would be a grand opening of the overhead on November
13 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Robert Parker provided information on final schedules for the overhead
project.
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Item 12c
The City Council went into Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. as authorized by Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
The Council reconvened at 1:55 p.m.
No action was taken
The City Council adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 2001.
J RRY LUECK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Lydia Torres
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of
Wichita Falls, Texas To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of
The Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, On Tuesday,
November 6, 2001, Beginning At 8.30 a.m.
City Council: Mayor Gerald Lueck - Councilors Arthur Bea
Williams, Linda Ammons, James Esther, William
Altman, Johnny Burns, and Harold Hawkins
1. Call to Order.
2. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council
On Items That Are Not On The City Council Agenda. (The Regular agenda
will begin upon completion of public comments, or no later than 9:00 a.m. Individuals who
prior to this Council meeting signed up to speak, but could not be heard before 9:00 a.m.
due to time constraints, may speak at the conclusion of the meeting.)
TELEVISED SERVICES TO BEGIN
3. Invocation: Pastor Mike Rucker
Bible Baptist Church
4. Presentations: (1) Employee Of The Month
(2) Crime Stoppers
(3) BCI — 4A Board Update
5. Approval of Minutes:
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolutions:
a. Resolution To Accept The 1999/2000 Budget Utility
Improvement Project And Authorize Final Payment To
Bowles Construction. (City Council Bill #249)
7. Award of Bids:
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, November 6, 2001
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a. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Eight (8) 3/4 Ton Pickups
To Village Auto Group, In The Amount Of $139,504.00.
b. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Three (3) Each One-Ton
Cab & Chassis To Four Star Motors, In The Amount Of
$54,045.21 .
c. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Two (2) Each 52,000
GVW Truck Tractors To Wichita Falls Freightliner, In The
Amount Of $151 ,564.00.
d. Award Of Bid For The City's Annual Requirement Of Traffic
Signal Heads And Mounting Brackets To Control
Technologies, Inc., In The Amount Of $33,098.00, And
Traffic Signals, Inc., In The Amount Of $18,199.20.
e. Purchase Of Two (2) Each Toro Groundsmaster Mowers
Through The Houston-Galveston Area Council Of
Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program In The
Amount Of $26,336.86.
8. Receive Minutes:
a. Landmark Commission — October 18, 2001
b. Human Needs Commission — September 17, 2001
c. Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health Board — August
24, 2001
d. Wichita Falls Library Advisory Board — October 23, 2001
REGULAR AGENDA
9. Ordinances:
a. Ordinance Making Appropriation To The Special Revenue
Fund For Additional Grant Revenue Received From The
Texas Department Of Health And Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Contract Accepting Same. (City
Council Bill #250)
b. Ordinance Rezoning 506, 508 & 510 Virginia Street, Also
Being Lots 11 , 12 & 13, Block 32, And A Portion Of An Alley
In The Barwise & Jalonick Addition, From Single-Family-2
To General Commercial Zoning And Amending The Land
Use Plan. (City Council Bill #251)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, November 6, 2001
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c. Ordinance Rezoning 4001 And 4003 Gossett Drive, From
General Commercial And Single Family Residential To
Limited Commercial Zoning And Amending The Land Use
Plan. (City Council Bill #252)
10. Resolutions:
a. Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Computer
Equipment From Sirius Computer Solutions Off The State Of
Texas Qualified Information Systems Vendor Bid List. (City
Council Bill #253)
b. Resolution To Award Bid And Authorize City Manager To
Execute A Contract For A 14 MGD Micro-Filtration
Membrane System For The Cypress Water Treatment Plant.
(City Council Bill #254)
c. Resolution Determining The Necessity For Acquisition Of
Property For The Lake Kemp To Secondary Reservoir
Diversion Project And Authorizing Purchase Or
Condemnation. (City Council Bill #255)
11 . Award of Bids:
a. Purchase Of Firefighter Turnout Clothing From Securitex,
A Sole Source, In The Amount Of $47,663.55
12. Other Council Matters:
a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
b. Staff/Council Discussion.
c. Executive Session: Annual Evaluation Of Council
Appointees As Authorized By Section 551 .074 Of The Texas
Government Code.
13. Adjourn.
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by
using the handicapped parking spaces and ramp located off the east
parking lot on the Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters,
deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be provided
to any person requesting a special service with at least 24 hours notice.
Please call the City Clerk's Office at 761-7409.
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, November 6, 2001
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board
at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of
, 20 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk